AMS PSR

On behalf of ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service), we are looking for a Research Analyst (Inside IR35) for a 9 week contract based in London or Newcastle (3 days per week onsite).

As a Research Analyst, your main responsibilities will be:

• Initial engagement with Acas policy and research teams to understand the topic under consultation, the details of the brief, and to establish ways of working
• throughout the project
• Thematic analysis of consultation responses, combining responses from different channels including online form and free-text Word /pdf/ email responses.
• Analysis by certain pre-determined themes, as well as emergent themes as advised by Acas policy team during the period of the project
• Regular engagement with policy and research teams to provide updates and understand any emergent themes
• Produce final report summarising the consultation findings

Essential:

• Experience of evidence synthesis—collating information from a range of sources grouped around pre-determined and ‘emergent’ themes
• Qualitative analysis skills and knowledge of thematic or framework analysis techniques
• The ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured reports suitable for senior leaders.
• Adept at communicating complex analysis in a manner that is easily understandable and actionable.
• Able to analyse complex information, identify patterns, draw meaningful conclusions, and provide insights to support decision-making.

Desirable

• Experience using NVivo software

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, ACAS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

DE&I Commitment

ACAS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

ACAS guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".